Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Peterson Company Inc Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue, Twin Sisters Creamery brand recall: Item #28855 Whatcom Blue is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2

Recall published 11 months ago

Item #28855 Whatcom Blue is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2

The hazard: E. coli contamination

The hazard here is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — the strain family behind the bloody-diarrhoea outbreaks, and the reason this notice is worth acting on today rather than at the weekend.

What the notice says: Item #28855 Whatcom Blue is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2

Why it matters: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli causes a more severe illness than most food poisoning, and in a minority of cases it damages the kidneys. Very small numbers of bacteria are enough to make someone ill.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes symptoms as severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea that is often bloody, and vomiting, typically starting three to four days after exposure. Most people get better within a week. A small proportion — most often young children and older adults — develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a form of kidney failure that needs hospital treatment. Call a doctor for bloody diarrhoea, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, a fever above 102°F, vomiting that prevents you keeping liquids down, or signs of dehydration. The CDC advises against taking anti-diarrhoeal medicine for a suspected E. coli infection unless a doctor tells you to.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0197-2026
Published
November 26, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Peterson Company Inc
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
18 cases (16 pieces per case) or 288 pieces
Distribution
Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
MFG Code 761511 MFG Code 775511 MFG Code 781511 MFG Code 793511 761511 = cut on 9/18/2025 775511 = cut on 10/2/2025 781511 = cut on 10/8/2025 793511 = cut on 10/20/2025

Products covered by this recall

Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue, Twin Sisters Creamery brand, product is packed in Cryovac and each package weighs 5oz-6oz. There are 16 pieces per case. This cheese is made from raw milk. Ingredients: cultured raw cow's milk, salt, enzymes, penicillium roqueforti. Made by Twin Sisters Creamery in Ferndale, WA. Distributed by Peterson Company of Auburn, WA.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 28855 Whatcom Blue

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 5 oz
  • 6 oz
  • 16 pieces
  • 288 pieces

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about E. coli

Peterson Company Inc — The hazard here is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — the strain family behind the bloody-diarrhoea outbreaks, and the reason this notice is worth acting on today rather than at the weekend.

  1. Stop eating it now and keep it away from children.
  2. Seal it in a bag and throw it out, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash hands, utensils, boards and counters that touched it with hot soapy water — cross-contamination is how most secondary cases happen.
  4. If anyone has bloody diarrhoea, call a doctor the same day and say the word recall. Do not reach for an anti-diarrhoeal first.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Peterson Company Inc — 1102 D St Ne, Auburn, WA, 98002-4015

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Peterson Company Inc dairy recalled?

Item #28855 Whatcom Blue is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2 Item #28855 Whatcom Blue is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 28855 Whatcom Blue. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it now and keep it away from children.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington.

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